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Tamil Nadu Polls Set for April 23: 7,617 Third-Gender Voters Among 5.67 Crore

The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, with polling for all 234 seats set for April 23 and vote counting on May 4. The state boasts 5.67 crore voters, including a notable 7,617 registered third-gender voters and 12.51 lakh first-time voters aged 18-19. To ensure accessibility, 75,032 polling stations have been established with a cap of 1,200 voters per station, including locations in high-rise complexes and slum clusters. With the schedule now public, political parties are gearing up for a major campaign in this politically vibrant state.

Key Points: TN Assembly Poll Schedule Announced for April 23

  • Polling on April 23, counting May 4
  • 7,617 registered third-gender voters
  • 12.51 lakh first-time voters, highest among poll-bound states
  • 75,032 polling stations with 1,200 voter limit
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TN Assembly poll schedule announced; 7,617 third-gender voters among 5.67 crore

Tamil Nadu elections on April 23 with 5.67 crore voters, including 7,617 third-gender voters and 12.51 lakh first-time voters. Counting on May 4.

"12.51 lakh first-time voters aged between 18 and 19 years are likely to cast their vote - Election Commission"

Chennai, March 15

The Election Commission of India, on Sunday, announced the schedule for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, highlighting the participation of 7,617 registered third-gender voters among the state's 5.67 crore voters.

Polling for all 234 Assembly constituencies will be held on April 23, while the counting of votes is scheduled for May 4.

The Commission said the electoral process will be completed by May 6, setting the stage for a major political contest in one of India's most politically vibrant states.

According to the latest electoral rolls released by the Election Commission, Tamil Nadu has 5.67 crore voters, including 7,617 third-gender voters, around 4.63 lakh persons with disabilities, and nearly 3.99 lakh senior citizens aged above 85 years, who are expected to participate in the democratic exercise.

A notable highlight of the electoral data is the large number of young voters.

The Commission said that 12.51 lakh first-time voters aged between 18 and 19 years are likely to cast their vote in the upcoming Assembly elections.

This figure is the highest among the four states going to the polls this year, underscoring the growing influence of young voters in Tamil Nadu's political landscape.

The Election Commission also reiterated that of the 234 Assembly constituencies, 44 seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes and two seats for Scheduled Tribes, in accordance with constitutional provisions.

To facilitate smooth and accessible voting, the Commission has established 75,032 polling stations across Tamil Nadu.

The poll body has fixed a maximum limit of 1,200 voters per polling station to ensure better crowd management and voter convenience.

Officials said a detailed rationalisation exercise was carried out while identifying polling locations.

As part of this process, additional polling stations have been set up in high-rise residential complexes, group housing societies, Resident Welfare Association (RWA) colonies with community halls, and densely populated urban slum clusters, ensuring that voters have easier access to polling booths.

With the election schedule now announced, political parties are expected to ramp up their campaign preparations and finalise candidates for what promises to be a closely watched Assembly election in Tamil Nadu.

- IANS

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Rohit P
12.51 lakh first-time voters! That's a huge number. The youth will decide the future of Tamil Nadu. Hope they choose wisely and not get swayed by freebies.
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Arjun K
Setting up polling stations in high-rises and RWAs is a smart move by EC. Will reduce crowding and make it convenient for senior citizens like my parents. Good planning.
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Sarah B
While the data on inclusion is commendable, I hope the actual voting experience is smooth and respectful for third-gender voters and PwD. Sometimes implementation lags behind announcements.
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Karthik V
Tamil Nadu elections are always a festival of democracy! With so many young voters, the campaigns need to focus on real issues like jobs and development, not just caste and cinema.
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Meera T
5.67 crore voters... that's almost the population of many countries! Hats off to the Election Commission for managing such a massive exercise. Jai Hind!

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